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58 real weddings •–——/™š›œžŸ ¡¢£¤ your beach ceremony, or aim for the sky by booking the resort's Sky Terrace for a private ceremony and cocktail hour. Dinner options include semi-private dining at your choice of on-site restaurants, plus various add-ons like a candy bu„et or late-night food station. Need to entertain your guests (or yourselves) before or after your wedding? •e Royalton Riviera makes it easy, thanks to an on-site Nexus Tours o§ce. •e friendly sta„ can help you choose from several day trips, all with pick-up directly from the hotel entrance. For water lovers, tours include driving your own speedboat through tropical jungle, snorkelling at nearby Isla Mujeres and swimming with dolphins or even whale sharks. But to escape the hot sun – or tropical rain – consider heading underground to Rio Secreto (the "secret river") to explore the magniƒcent caves and wade through a crystal-clear subterranean stream. For an unforgettable cultural experience, don't leave Cancun without exploring at least one of two iconic archaeological sites nearby. Named one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza is a long-abandoned Mayan city famous for its soaring stepped pyramid and an ancient ball court dating back some 1,400 years. For spectacular sea views along with your history lesson, take a guided tour of Tulum, south of Cancun. •e only Mayan city located on a coast, the former seaport houses the ruins of a 13th-century castle and temples built on a blu„ overlooking the Caribbean. After your day's adventure, settle back for your air-conditioned ride back to the Royalton Riviera and ponder what would hit the spot best: a frosty mojito or a glass of chilled bubbly. •anks to the resort's all- inclusive luxury, you won't even need to choose. rw »»»» IF YOU GO ⊲ Sunwing Vacations offers complete "champagne service" vacation packages to Royalton Riviera Cancun with direct flights from Vancouver to Cancun, airport transfers included. sunwing.ca ⊲ The Royal Spa (below) at Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort provides a full range of face and body treatments, massages and beauty services, plus a comprehensive hydrotherapy circuit. Wedding packages are also available. royaltonrivieracancunhotel.com ⊲ Nexus Tours operates several tours and excursions in the Cancun area, including pick-up and drop-off at local hotels. Options include day trips to Chichen Itza, Tulum, Rio Secreto, Isla Mujeres and other popular attractions. nexustours.com/mexico/cancun R O Y A L S P A & T H E R O Y A L T O N R I V I E R A C O U R T E S Y O F T H E R O Y A L T O N R I V I E R A C A N C U N R E S O R T & S P A From top: Say "I do" on the beach at the Royalton Riviera; venture underground to explore the watery caves of Rio Secreto. SHAUGHNESSY WEDDINGS & EVENTS